On Wednesday 28 February 2024, the second leg of the ongoing Departmental programme dubbed, the District Disability Application (APP) Rollout overlapped to the Umzinyathi District.
Such a strategic intervention is being carried out under the guidance of the MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Mr Sipho “KK” Nkosi who remains committed to service delivery.
The programme is specifically designed to cater for the Disability Sector. It comes at a time when technological advancements have become the order of the day in a competitive global spectrum.
The APP which is currently being rolled out in phases is set to ensure that, the Disabled people gain uninterrupted access to internet packages and related technological advancements directly allied to the APP.
Ms Thando Dlamini assisting delegates to login on the APP
The Lecture Hall located at the Department of Public Works’ uMzinyathi District Office was packed to the rafters, with delegates from the Local Municipalities such as uMvoti, Msinga, Endumeni and Nquthu in attendance.
Director: Youth, Women, People with Disabilities and Military Veterans Ms Delisiwe Mncube highlighted the importance of the APP. She also demonstrated how the APP works while ensuring the audience that, upon successful registration – everyone will be able to gain access to useful information and work related opportunities which are retrievable from this particular form of an APP.
District Director: uMzinyathi District Office, Mr Dumisani Mqadi welcomed everyone and expressed his appreciation for this great initiative which will benefit the people of uMzinyathi. He was followed by Mr Linda Mhlongo, a representative from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) who made a detailed presentation on the Disability APP Functionality, APP signing up and registration demonstration.
Everyone was eager to learn how this APP works and participated productively during lengthy discussions and engagement session. The Chairperson of the uMzinyathi District Disability Sector Forum Mr S Jaca expressed a word of appreciation on behalf of all delegates present. The Department has an obligation to stretch such programmes to other district municipalities across the province.
